Port Chester Police: Broad Street Drug Probe Leads to 3 Arrests

Three Port Chester residents face drug charges after a six-month investigation of cocaine sales at a building on Broad Street in Port Chester, according to Port Chester Police.

Lt. James Ladeairous said an undercover operation conducted with the assistance of Westchester County Police culminated with a raid on an apartment at 30 Broad St. at about 4:53 p.m. Friday. The raid uncovered cocaine and drug-related materials including scales and plastic bags used for packaging.

The investigation started in July 2012 and included six drug purchases. Ladeairous said the ground-floor business at 30 Broad St. was not involved in the investigation, with drug sales taking place upstairs in an apartment.

Charged are:

- Neftali Gonzalez-Mercado, 30, of 30 Broad St.

- Daniel Becerril, 28, of 30 Broad St.

- Ellias Maya, 36, of 75 Traverse Ave., Port Chester

All three are charged with third-degree and fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.  Ladeairous said all three are expected to face additional charges.

All three face hearings in Port Chester Village Court.